Rights Group Claims Russian and Belarusian Athletes Violated Olympic Neutrality Rules
Global Rights Compliance urges IOC to ban athletes allegedly supporting Russia's invasion of Ukraine from Paris Olympics.
- 33 out of 59 Russian and Belarusian athletes reportedly breached IOC guidelines on neutrality.
- Evidence presented to IOC includes social media activity and military affiliations.
- IOC has not acted on the evidence, maintaining athletes were vetted according to guidelines.
- Global Rights Compliance warns IOC sponsors about potential complicity in endorsing Russia’s actions.
- Russian and Belarusian Olympic Committees have not responded to the allegations.